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Electric Shower Lift | VA San Diego | SCI/CLC   3

ID: 36C24W25Q0092 • Type: Sources Sought

Description

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. THE SUBMISSION OF PRICING, CAPABILITIES FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, AND OTHER MARKET INFORMATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS RFI IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201(e). DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. IAW FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. SOURCES SOUGHT This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a Sources Sought only. The purpose of this Sources Sought is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 339113 (size standard of 800 Employees). Responses to this Sources Sought/RFI/RFI will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this Sources Sought, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this Sources Sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses for a solicitation announcement. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Regional Procurement Office West (RPOW) Activations Branch III Contracting Office, is seeking sources who can possibly provide Patient Shower Lift Beds that at a minimum meet the brand-named and/or can possibly provide an equal product for the VA San Diego SCI/CLC located in San Diego, CA. Brandname Information: Manufacturer & Item: Lift, Patient, Mobile, Sit to Stand, Electric- Modern Medical, Superlift Bedside Gurney Model #SI 500-30 (Or Equal) Quantity: 2 EA Equal to product Information: The information identified above is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive and to indicate the quality of the supplies/services that will be satisfactory. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the supplies/services that fulfill the required specifications. If you are interested and are capable of providing the sought-out supplies/services, please provide the requested information as well as the information indicated below. Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions: (1) Please indicate the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Hubzone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc.)? (2) Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified in this RFI? (3) Are you the manufacturer, authorized distributor, and/or can you provide equivalent solution to the items being referenced above? (4) If you are a large business, do you have any designated/authorized distributors? If so, please provide their company name, telephone, point of Contact and size status (if available). (5) If you re a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above or an equivalent solution, do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified? (6) If you intend to subcontract any work on this contract, what portion of the total cost will be self-performed/will be performed by your organization? Please provide estimated detailed percentage breakdowns related to subcontracted work and completion of job. (7) Does your company have a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) GSA/NAC/SAC/BPA/NASA SEWP or any other Federal Government contract? If so, please provide the contract number. (8) If you are an FSS GSA/NAC/SAC/BPA/NASA SEWP or any other Federal Government contract holder, are all the items/solution you are providing information for available on your schedule/contract? Please state if all or some items are available on the contract. (9) Are the items you are identifying/providing considered Commercial of the Shelf (COTS) items as defined in FAR Part 2.101 under commercial items (10) Please indicate whether your product conforms to the requirements of the Buy American Act? (11) General pricing of your products/solution is encouraged. Pricing will be used for the purpose of market research only. It will not be used to evaluate for any type of award. (12) Please submit your capabilities statement illustrating your organization s ability to meet the described salient characteristics or equal to items for planning purposes; show clear, compelling and convincing evidence that all equal to items" meet all the salient characteristics. (13) Please review salient characteristics/statement of work (if applicable) and provide feedback or suggestions. If none, please reply as N/A. (14) Please provide your SAM.gov Unique Entity ID/Cage Code number. Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to brian.edwards3@va.gov. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than Friday, March 14, 2025, by 9:00 AM CDT. All responses to this Sources Sought/RFI will be used for planning purposes only. If a solicitation is issued as a result of the information provided from this RFI, all interested parties must respond to that solicitation separately IAW the specifications of that solicitation announcement. Responses to this Sources Sought/RFI notice is not considered a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation.
Background
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Regional Procurement Office West (RPOW) Activations Branch III Contracting Office, is seeking sources who can provide Patient Shower Lift Beds for the VA San Diego Spinal Cord Injury and Community Living Center (SCI/CLC). The goal is to enhance care and safety for patients with limited mobility, assisting them in various activities such as getting in and out of bed, performing therapy, and transferring from vehicles. This Sources Sought notice aims to gather information on potential qualified sources.

Work Details
The contract requires the provision of 2 Electric Patient Shower Lift Beds that meet or exceed the specifications of the brand name: Modern Medical Superlift Bedside Gurney Model #SI 500-30. The equipment must have the following specifications:
- Mobile, Electrical patient lift primarily used as a raising and standing aid.
- Ergonomically designed with a patient footplate, handles, knee pads, heavy-duty locking casters, and safety straps.
- Capable of supporting a minimum load of 440 lbs (weight capacity: 500 lbs).
- Features include link battery powered actuation, 5" casters, floor to lifting mat range of 31" - 43", adjustable wheel base from 70" - 94", and includes two slings, batteries, and chargers.
- Dimensions: 72” D x 38” W x 44.5” H.
- Must eliminate the need for gurneys or other transfer aids to reduce risk of injury and infection.

Place of Performance
Delivery is to be made to Ace/Adonius Warehouse located at 5608 Eastgate Drive, San Diego, CA 92121.

Overview

Response Deadline
March 14, 2025, 10:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Posted
March 10, 2025, 2:26 p.m. EDT
Set Aside
Small Business (SBA)
Place of Performance
Department of Veterans Affairs VA San Diego Healthcare System San Diego 92161-0002 United States
Source
SAM

Current SBA Size Standard
800 Employees
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Est. Value Range
$6,530 (value based on agency estimated range)
Odds of Award
25%
Signs of Shaping
The solicitation is open for 3 days, below average for the VISN 22: Desert Pacific Healthcare Network. 79% of obligations for similar contracts within the Veterans Health Administration were awarded full & open.
On 3/10/25 VISN 22: Desert Pacific Healthcare Network issued Sources Sought 36C24W25Q0092 for Electric Shower Lift | VA San Diego | SCI/CLC due 3/14/25. The opportunity was issued with a Small Business (SBA) set aside with NAICS 339113 (SBA Size Standard 800 Employees) and PSC 6530.
Primary Contact
Title
Contract Specialist
Name
Brian Edwards   Profile
Phone
(972) 708-0825

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF > VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF > 262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22L (36C262)
FPDS Organization Code
3600-00262
Source Organization Code
100173469
Last Updated
March 10, 2025
Last Updated By
kevin.gordon2@va.gov
Archive Date
May 13, 2025